The Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala will resume its visa and consular services on February 5, following an interruption of nearly two months due to a security breach. The suspension, which began on December 3, was prompted by an incident in which a group of protesters forcibly entered the mission’s premises.
The breach led to the summoning of Assistant High Commissioner Arif Mahamad to Dhaka; however, he has since returned to Agartala. A formal notice issued by Md Al Amin, First Secretary of the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission, confirmed the resumption of services, stating: “All visa and consular services of the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission will resume on February 5.”
In response to the breach, enhanced security measures have been put in place at the mission to prevent any further incidents. Additionally, three police personnel were suspended for their involvement in the security lapse.
The incident stems from protests related to the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das in Dhaka, during which demonstrators attempted to access the mission. In light of the unrest, the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission had previously suspended all visa and consular services indefinitely, citing security concerns.
Tripura’s Chief Minister, Manik Saha, condemned the aggressive actions of the protesters while acknowledging the right to peaceful demonstrations. The incident also led the All Tripura Hotel & Restaurant Owners’ Association to stop serving Bangladeshi guests, citing perceived disrespect toward the Indian flag and ongoing concerns regarding the treatment of minorities in Bangladesh.
In the aftermath of the protest, Bangladesh expressed its concerns by summoning the Indian envoy in Dhaka. The authorities remain committed to ensuring the safety and security of the mission and its operations as consular services are restored.
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